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I remember the time when newspaper, an old radio, a landline telephone set, and a gigantic TV set which were just able to broadcast national television programs, were the only tools of entertainment available in every household of Pakistan. People use to watch national channels for every purpose like news, entertainment etc. The only channels of communication were landline telephones and post. Radio was the only thing which can play music. And we all were quite happy back then too. But as we all know that time never remain the same. It keeps on changing. But if we talk particularly about gadgets, then time has changed in Pakistan in quite a revolutionary way. Almost every latest gadget and technology is now available in Pakistan. In this article I will talk about the changing trends of using technology in Pakistan and most particularly I will talk about gadgets.

The father of all gadgets

Let’s start with the first gadget, which I would say has proved to be a father of all gadgets. It is none other than Mobile phone. After the technology boom in Pakistan, this gadget has gained the immense popularity. Almost 80% people living in Pakistan’s urban cities are using a mobile phone. Mobile phone has been dedicated as a technology of the decade internationally, and it should be in Pakistan as well. Today, it is the toughest job to identify a single adult or even a teen ager who does not possess a mobile phone. The great contributors in Pakistan’s great mobile revolution are Nokia Mobile, Samsung Mobiles, Sony Ericson, and other companies. The latest mobile phone technology is Smartphone technology. And Pakistan is the most potent market when it comes to smart phones. And this can be witnessed by looking the number of unofficial iphone Smartphone sales all around the Pakistan. It is one of the bestselling phones in the history of Pakistan.

Television the most commonly used gadget

But it is now in the smartest shape ever. Statistics tells that more than 70% household in Pakistan are having a television set at their household. This gadget has faced so many revolutions, from simple TV to Plasma, from plasma to LCD, and now from LCD to LED. It is getting slimmer with every passing day. People in Pakistan who do not afford a new LCD and TV buy used LCD or a Used TV, but they do have this technology no matter what and how. Another worth mentioning thing here is that trend in changing technology of a television is also increasing quite rapidly. People who once used to have a television are now having a LCD of minimum a plasma TV.

The others

Then comes other gadgets like gaming devices, Cameras and music players. The launch of gaming device from big players like Sony and Microsoft the trend of buying gaming device has clearly gone up. Youngsters are buying both portable devices along with classic devices. Music players are another bestselling gadget in Pakistan. So many companies like Audionic came into the small, and big sized music players industry, but they haven’t got the desired success because of the officially launched IPOD in Pakistan. Another most widely spread trend is of cameras. After the official launch of Sony, Nikon and canon in Pakistan, this trend seems to be increasing day by day because almost everyone nowadays posses a handheld camera.

HTC is in the race to compete the giant mobile companies, but the handset that HTC offers are tootender, do you get that? No, I mean to say if you throw any cell or it fell by chance you will find only the pieces of broken screen, does it sounds good. Most probably not, well, it’s a different matter; the news is this that HTC has cast its eyes on the new HTC’s plus sized One Max is A 6 inch phablet that is ready to launch in September. The phablet might have something very startling that will really attract the HTC fans.

The approach of HTC:

If we have a look at HTC’s strategy than we will come to know that HTC is only focusing to introduce new Internet Devices only to be in the highlights. But don’t you think by launching so continuously HTC can lose the quality of its devices. Thus compromising on quality for the sake of quantity is what HTC doing right now. This approach might not be last long. On the other hand resources have unveiled some of the facts about HTC One. The resources told that HTC will unveil a giant –sized version of the Falgship HTCone with a 6-inch 1080 display dubbed the one max.

What’s in:

However sources also informed that a small version of HTC one might be on the way of its launch called HTC Mini. Well, we have to see how this Smartphone will get a success in the mobile market. It is expected that Mini HTC is to be launched in July. Although the general specification is not yet so clear, but some specs had been pointed by the resources. The specifications are 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 chip, 2GB of RAM, a 3200mAh battery and either 32GB or 64GB of internal memory. The Smartphone is quite stylish and elegant just like its predecessors the HTC one.

How does HTC can meet the challenges:

The device which is still in its developing process, we are unable to know much about it. But the obvious signs are that it might be clo0se to Galaxy Note 3. Many people are expecting that the device might be so elegant and in style. We have seen Samsung tablet, Apple tablet. Now let’s see what should be in store of HTC’s phablet. As we know Samsung has already captured a big share of tech market with its successful Samsung Note series. It’s hard to believe for HTC makers but it’s a fact that HTC fails to capture the market with its 7-inch tablet called flyer. The Flyer can offer input by using stylus cost$80. But this tablet failed to provide the desired result.

Perhaps leveraging the One branding alongside new device sizes will yield better results. Now let’s see what marketing strategy and what specific features HTC will introduce in its next launch HTC plus sized one max 6 inches tablet. HTC after being successful in its Smartphone series has kept pace in tablet market, where Samsung and Apple have their strong hold. It is to see how HTC will overcome these two market players. It is possible only when HTC introduce some outstanding features that are missing in Samsung and Apple. Otherwise it would be an effort that can’t be proved fruitful.

More than one year has been spent that Facebook officials are working on this project, intended to display news content. However, Fcebook is not making something very different as it has already been experience on Flipboard Inc., we can say it old version, but waiting for new version as Facebook Reader.

Fcaebook officials are hiding this news:

Well, it is not clear when Facebook will introduce this project publically. The reader project has only one aim to grab the attention of the users and to attract more ads. For Facebook it’s a challenge to maintain its one billion users online from Smartphone. However Facebook officials are denying from this news, it seems that company is keener to work on its future endeavors rather than advertising them. Such technology focus goals are crucial for Facebook as it always interested to increase its market share. It seems that Facebook is passing from its innovation phase. All is done to redefine its uniqueness being a social giant.

Is Facebook trying to capture user’s interst:

People are getting more and more habitual of Facebook, people access Facebook from its Smartphone, table like iPhone smartphone. As they are updating each and every moment of their life, thus, enhancing the usability of this social network. The social media platform is too much popular among the masses that it is used by the consumer to follow their interest by sharing, photos and posts of family and loved ones. Facebook is striving hard to become a real user interest so that they can have real time experience of news. That’s why Facebook introduced Hashtag feature so that the display of content could be imminent from new publishers. And people can easily find out the conversation based on some words that can be highlighted by using the sign “#” At an event Zuckerberg said he wished Facebook to be “the best personalized newspaper in the world.”

Its more than a project it’s a great opportunity:

The idea of Flipboard is truly amazing that people loved to have it, and it is only though online influence that people come to know about the famous contents. Apps like Flipboard collect the news from publishers and sometimes from online connections which causes its popularity. On the other hand LinkedIn is also determined to become the “definitive professional publishing platform”

However it is a common observation that people are spending more time on using their Samsung mobilethat the user on Facebook glides quickly the posts before moving to another thing. Well, Facebook has strong competitor in this market, both Twitter and LinkedIn is doing aggressive content marketing and the Fliboard is a constant threat with a 50 million users. Well if it proves successful then it would be a great opportunity especially from advertising perspective.

If you take a look over the best gadgets of 2012, then it’s not very surprising that the last year was full of tech innovations. The internet devices have received great appreciation like Galaxy SIII, 3D printers, smartphones that upsurge to the tech market. With the arrival of New Year, the big tech giants including Apple, Google, and Samsung are ready to launch next generation mobile devices. Many high-tech devices are supposed to be released soon. People are getting eager to know what is in the stock of 2013. So as far as I foresee that all of these products will be launched at the end of 2013.Here we have put together a list of most wanted gadget that should be included in your shopping list for 2013.

Samsung galaxy S4

The next iPhone 5S

Sony play station 4

Apple TV

Black Berry Q 10

Google glass

1: Samsung Galaxy S4:

Samsung Galaxy S4 is the most wanted gadget of 2013. People are waiting for the biggest blast of 2013 in the technology world. But I guess the craze of smartphones does not end here. The gadget will be unveiled on March 14 but people are guessing that their dream device would be of 5-inch 1080p HD display, 13-megapixel camera, and integrated support for Visa wireless payments. Samsung mobileshave captured a huge market share, no doubt in it.

2: The next iPhone 5S:

The gadget lovers are looking forward for the next iPhone 5S releasing in the mid of 2013. Tech analyst are speculating that the device will have more updated features like high resolution screen, HD camera with IGZO screen for Retina and more storage. The next iPhone is something that will urge you to have it for its larger screen and six multiple colors.

3: Sony Play station 4:

Sony play station has given a new spirit to the gaming world. The PS4 by will prove revolutionary because it sort out the most favorite content software of a user based on the gaming history. Moreover it downloads the latest content or video game for the user automatically. So PS4 has a great worth for game lovers.

4: Apple TV:

After establishing its authority in smart phone, apple is looking forward to revolutionize the ever growing TV market. It has taken the initiative in this regard. According to reports that testing of this highly confidential product has begun by electronic suppliers for the compatibility testing of these respective features iCloud support, and iDevice that has been highlighted by the company.

5: Black Berry Q 10:

After a long time BlackBerry is back with a big bang by introducing BlackBerry Q 10 handset. The mobile is supposed to have outstanding features like Z10 touch-screen with HD screen 360ppi pixel density along with full featured keyboard.

6: Google glass:

Google glass is one of the long waited devices that are in its evolutionary process. The product is assumed to touch the market at the end of 2013. You will have full control to share, record what you see and what you want to show to others live with Google glass. Analysts are of the opinion that this device will surely capture the mobile market right after its release. So just get ready to catch the fever of 2013.

There was a time when Pakistan was quite a large market for Nokia mobiles. Most of the population was fond of Nokia phone due to their durability and sound features. During that time Iphone Smartphone were sold unofficially in Pakistan at a very large scale. This is a recorded fact that though Apple did not operated in Pakistan locally but still it had a following at a very high level in the country. People used Apple for their smart phone needs and had Nokia as a second phone.

What has gone different with this trend? What has changed the preferences of the people? The answer to these questions can be summed up in only one word that is none other than Samsung. This Japanese company has given a very tough time to its competitors like Nokia, LG, Sony Ericson and most of all, the giant Apple. The question that comes to everybody’s mind is that what different does the new comer did to grasp the attentions of the potential customers?

This question can be answered after taking Samsung achievements into account. Today one can see Samsung dominating the smart phone market as well as phone market for usage as a second option. Some of the reasons why Samsung is dominating the cellular phone market are discussed as under.

Economical pricing

Samsung technology launched their smart phone at a comparatively less price. This is of the most dominating factor as this country is under developed and everyone cannot afford to have an Apple smart phone. That can also be a reason that people have switched towards smart phone manufactured by Samsung as they provide it on less prices with latest android technology. This is also a reason that today apart from buying new iphone 4s smart phone people have switched towards Samsung galaxy smart phones or towards Used iPhone Smartphones.

Galaxy craze

Samsung galaxy smart phones have outnumbered all other smart phone brands in Pakistan in the ratio of sales. This is a fact as Samsung provides a wide range of galaxy smart phones with different specifications and pricing.

Adequate branding policy

Samsung has an appropriate branding and promotional policy whenever a new product comes. It advertises its products out n loud to the public emphasizing on the pricing and feature that Samsung is offering. This is not only limited to phone but today Samsung is also featuring is Laptop computer and digital cameras in Pakistan and it is expected that it also would be having a positive response.

Taking these factors under consideration it can be said that in the coming time Samsung will have a much bigger market in Pakistan. In the coming time Samsung will also be having a cool craze of its used products in the market as well. Used Cameras and used computers manufactured by Samsung will also shake the market of cameras and branded computer firms like Dell, HP, ACER and SONY.

The range and pricing smart phones and other phones that Samsung is having at the moment is matchless. Other competitor will have to seriously think about their marketing strategies as today it is not only Samsung with has already threatened their hegemony but Chinese mobile firms are also coming up with many different mobile models over the year. A big example is Q Mobiles Company which is also having a big market in Pakistan.

Pakistan is one of those very few countries who faced Information technology revolution. Today Pakistan’s urban areas are fully equipped with state of the art technology. And every new technology that is being introduced worldwide hits Pakistan as well. Though Pakistan stand out in the race of per capita cell phone usage internationally but when it comes to smart phones Pakistan still lacks the charm. Internationally the boom of smart phones has touched 79% approximately. But Pakistan where approximately 104 million mobile phone connections are active and approximately having the cell phone density up to 65% is still far behind in Smartphone grabs with only 5% density. This low penetration of smart phones across the Pakistan is due to so many factors.

Lack of local carrier’s interest

If we make comparison of Pakistan with any EU country or Britain than there is some enormous price differences between us. Over there all the cell phones are fully adopted by mobile phone carriers and every individual can acquire them on contract basis. An Iphone Smartphone or any of Nokia mobiles cost almost $200 or less, which is approximately 18000 PKR. But here in Pakistan no Smartphone which is 4G and having a latest platform like android, or IOS cost less than 50K. Now that’s a stretch. People do not afford buying brand new smart phones here because they are too expensive, and carriers do not take much interest in this business model as they think that culture in Pakistan does not allow this. Though some companies like Zong, and ufone have taken the first step for this type of cell phone penetration and mobilink also time to time launch different Blackberry models for business class users, but this business model did not had any immense response from public.

No 3G installation

Another big reason for low penetration of smart phones in Pakistan is the lack of 3G networks availability in Pakistan. Most of the smart phones are data centric and give best use with high network data centers. But in Pakistan most of the people haven’t even heard of 3G network and when they grab a cell phone they really don’t know how and why to use it. Though Samsung Mobiles have recently launched a new line of smart phones in Pakistan, and it is also getting subtle response too but in order to increase the numbers it would require more efforts and more time.

Classic culture

Then another factor that is somewhat stopping this smart penetration in Pakistan is lack of interest on touch screens and elegant mobile devices. Well I am talking about majority here, they do not believe on having a cell phone which is not physically very rigid and strong. And the biggest reason of this perception is made by Nokia Mobiles, who were the first market entrants here.
Keeping all these things in mind so many big giants like apple, Vodafone and some other companies have not touched Pakistani market yet and launched here officially. But without any doubt Pakistani market is one of the biggest potential markets for any Smartphone manufacturer. And I am not saying this out of the blue if we look around we would see so many people using iphone, and other smart phones which obviously are unofficial versions but still there is a particular niche market in Pakistan which would love to have more and more smart phone companies coming here.

Here is a quick question for you! When was the last time you bought something by reading an ad post in your local newspaper? I bet you have not in a long time. I still remember that there was a time when we all use to wait for the morning newspaper to arrive and then we use to read all the news and ads posted there. But now the time has changed. And it has changed quite dramatically. Thanks to internet availability almost everything that once uses to be physical has gone virtual. From communication to travel, from travel to ad posting almost everything is available online. In recent times I have noticed that people have completely neglected TV ads, or radio advertisement and start using online ad posting. And there are so many reasons for this as well. This is an era of rapidity. No one afford slow and steady movement. And as a matter of fact print ads, TV ads, have sort of slow responses. And especially when it comes to selling old stuff. But on the other hand online ad posting is rapid like anything. If you want to buy and sell new or used home appliances, Gaming devices, mobile phones, vehicles, or even your old clothes. This is the place where you should go first.

Junk of one can be treasure of another

Most of the times it happens with us that we accumulate so many old stuff. And then we think that only putting them in a junk yard is the last resort. Because practically it is impossible for us to grab those things and sell them in an open market. Or post a paid ad for them in newspaper or anywhere else. But we must not forget that those things may be useless for us but that can be very useful for someone else. And thanks to free online ad posting websites that have made it incredibly easy and swift. By following couple of easy and relatively convenient steps you can clear your whole junk yard. And not just these you can earn some money as well from things which you once thought are unsellable.

How to do it?

The first thing you need to do is to find a best free online ad posting website. You may find bundle of these websites as this is one of the very uprising trend now a days. But you have to filter a lot of them and choose one where your ad will get the maximum response. And to do it you have to check the website ranks or already posted ads and their responses. It will give you the brief idea that whether it is a good option for you to post ad here. Once you choose a website now start creating your ads by choosing a product category. E.G. if your product is of daily home use select Home appliances, and then choose the sub category like freezer, TV etc. Then while posting adding pictures of your product is very important and I would say is essential. Ads without pictures do not get response at all. No matter what condition your product is in, must post it’s photo. Because it is a virtual selling source that is why picture is the only thing that actually describe the product. And one picture has more worth than your thousand words in description. Once you have done it all now post your ad and be preparing for selling all your used material.
One thing is for sure. Online buying and selling is the future and right now is of great convenience. So it’s about time when you should start using it.

We are living in 21st century. A century of technology and rapidity. Whatever we want to do, some kind of apparatus is always there to accompany us. We are surrounded by machines and gadgets. And the best part is we enjoy living in this era. Whatever we do, we don’t feel thrilled until of unless there is some machine or gadget involved in it. We all daily watch TV, we daily use computer, we daily use ovens, etc. So the crux of the story is that we are bundled with machines all around. That shows our unconditional love towards machines. But as I have said that this is 21st century the more we love gadgets the more they are available in market. And sometimes it gets impossible for us to choose between different types gadgets that how to buy them. Here are few tips by using which you can buy the best gadget.

Look inside your pocket:

First thing first, what is the first thing that you consider while buying anything? Yes, that’s price. Because it is directly linked with your budget. You first think that how much you should spend on whatever you are planning to buy. For example you want to buy a home appliances , and more specifically you want to buy a television. The first thing you should know about is that which brand is coming in your budget bracket. And then you should consider that what that brand is offering. If you are satisfied with the number of offerings. Then it’s the best case scenario. But if it does not then you should see the offering of that brand which comes slightly above your price bracket. And if that’s suits you, you must increase your budget bracket a little. Because it is giving you the value for money. And another tip in this regard is that try to search products online because sometimes you can find best deals on the websites where people buy & sell new and used home appliances , gaming devices, Mobile phone accessories etc.

What people are saying about it?

The other thing while buying a gadget you should consider is the product review. If you have selected a brand or a product out of so many brands you must know that how much people rate it. There is a huge community on internet which works entirely on writing reviews of different gadgets. And the buyer can easily have a very good idea about the product’s features and how those features work by reading the reviews. E.g. if you want to buy a gaming device and you have decided to buy a certain brand you must know that what people are saying about this certain brand. There is another benefit of reading reviews, buyer get to know about the product’s detailed functionality.

Does it have warranty?

The other thing that every buyer should keep in mind is that your gadget must have warranty. Warranty is considered very essential when we talk about gadgets. Sometimes what happened is that we buy a product but after a while it loses its certain functionality. And repairing it locally can snatch its quality and resale value. But if your product is with warranty your product would be repaired by the professional and authorized Lab of the respective company. And your product would not lose its quality, functionality, or resale value. No matter you are buying a new product or a used product always prefers products that have certain warranty to provide you safety.

We daily buy things and use them. And after a certain use we start thinking of buying new things. And normally waste the old things. And put them in junk yards. But do you really think it is a good idea? No it is not. There is a famous quote which says. ‘Junk of one can be a treasure of another’. So why waste old things when you can sell them to people who need them, and get value for your products? But we normally have concerns that carrying old stuff with us and wandering here and there at markets does not worth it. We prefer to waste many things or gift them instead of selling them just to save ourselves from the tiresome work of selling them in an open market. But thanks to internet and the classified websites. Buying and selling new and used home appliances, gaming devices and what not, is now as easy as eating a piece of cake. In this article I will tell you that how by performing couples of easy steps you can get rid of old stuff and make money.

Select the best free classified website:

First of all go on internet and search for a top rating classified website. And make sure that this website has a lot of daily visitors and high ranking. And by viewing already posted ads there you will have the idea that whether visitors here respond to ads or not. And also make sure that posting ads on this website is free. Until of unless you want any special kind of advertisement of your product. In such matter websites normally charge the seller. But that too should be a nominal price. And for that make comparison among different websites. And also make sure that this whether this website supports the type of product you are willing to sell. Because if you want to sell Home appliances make sure your classified website has the home appliances category.

Picture it well:

Once you have selected a web site to post an ad .Take a picture of your product. You may write thousands of words but a picture can describe a product more efficiently than your words. And while posting the pictures with your ad make sure that you have captured your product from every relevant angel. Because if you want your product to have sudden and quick response picture should be real, recent, and comprehensive.

Good Description half selling:

And after taking a picture of your product add the complete description of your product. And make sure that it includes all the features and attributes that your product has to offer. Do not miss anything. Because detailed description will gather your more response than low description or no description at all. E.g. If you want to sell and oldgaming device make sure that you describe it well according to its current condition and its features.

Categorize it:

And once you have described your product perfectly, select the category very carefully. Because if you will put your ad in a wrong category your potential customers will not be able to locate you while searching for your product. Since you are not in the right category. E.g. If you want to sell an old fridge, or a washing machine. Make sure you have selected Home appliances category.

Be a little flexible:

Be a little flexible when it comes to pricing. Overpricing your product can cause you low response. Plus your product might take a lot of time to sell. And in some cases it won’t get sold at all.
So if you want to buy and sell new or used home appliances, gaming devices, or anything. Follow these steps and get things done in few hours. http://www.gadget.pk is one of the best free classified of Pakistan. And deals with all types of gadgets like home appliances, gaming devices, mobile phones, etc.

The computer accessories are as much important as the computer itself. A user can work efficiently in the presence of computer accessories. Some of the computer accessories are essential to operate the computer properly, while some are luxurious which gives supplement to entertainment. The computer accessories are readily available in the markets in different brands and quality. It is necessary to know about them before you go to a computer shop.

Everyone has different needs for their computer – whether they are using the computer accessories for entertainment purposes or to make their tasks easy at their offices. You can find external speakers for enhancing the sound quality of your laptop or buy headphones with microphones for your desktop PC. Some people buy a separate mouse for their laptop, as they feel uncomfortable without it.

Check for Compatibility:

The major issue is how to select the best computer accessories for your computer. First of all, the users solve the compatibility issues of their computers. The compatibility is one of the main factors that affect your choice of selecting computer accessories. There are various brands that guarantee the compatibility of their product with your computer systems but mostly you come to know about the incompatibility when you actually buy the computer accessories and pug to your device. The accessories for a desktop PC differ from that designed for a laptop and vice versa, so one should be careful to buy the accessory that is made for their computer, for instance if you have a laptop you should buy the accessories meant for it instead of buying which is made for a tablet PC or a desktop workstation.

Computer Accessories for desktop

The desktop computers are very common in offices and at home because of its inexpensive spare parts and accessories. The Computer Accessories for a desktop computer are readily available in the market with different brands and quality. To select the best computer accessories one must carry a general survey of the market and then buy the appropriate computer accessories.
As the desktop computers are placed at a specific place and no one use to move computer frequently that’s why accessories with low portability can also be bought to minimize the price of a device. Attaching a portable and expensive device for your desktop will give you no benefit as it will lie down in the same place. So buying computer accessories like woofers and high base speakers, wireless keyboard and mouse, external or internal TV cards and screen protectors may add value to your desktop computers.

Must have computer accessories for a laptop

The laptops has become a need of most professionals who want to get access to their personal computer around the clock whether they are at home, office, or on their family or business tours. Portable computer accessories are must for people like them so that they can take their laptops anywhere along with the accessories.
The essential accessories for laptop are wireless mouse as the built-in mouse in laptop is very difficult to use, cooling pads as the laptop kept of a hard surface needs to remain cool where it enters a suffocated environment. Micro USB hub is also one of the important computer accessories for laptop as there are few USB ports to connect more accessories with a laptop.
A small TV device is also useful as it enables one to enjoy watching their favourite TV shows on their laptop, without the need of without connecting additional wires. Besides these, there are many decoration items that can easily be connected to laptop through a USB port to enhance the beauty of your table, while you work on your laptop.

Which computer accessories are must for tablet PC users?

Tablet PCs are the modern personal computers which gives more portability to a user than a laptop. It is easier to carry a tablet device from one place to another as compared with a laptop. A laptop requires a hand bag to carry it, whereas a tablet PC can be carried in one’s hands easily. Although, the tablet PCs are usually equipped with many essential computer accessories, still there are some computer accessories which are necessary to buy. These computer accessories includes, a case or cover for the tablet device to protect it, external key-board as the tablet is all touch system screen which sometimes make it difficult for a beginner to use its key features and HDMI Cable that allow users to view their photos, videos/movies and presentation on a big screen.